Ken Monkou
Dutch footballer and defender
Born
November 29th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Played as a central defender and had a career spanning over a decade. Primarily associated with the clubs Feyenoord and Southampton, contributed to Feyenoord's success by winning the KNVB Cup. Represented the Netherlands national team in various international fixtures, showcasing defensive skills in high-stakes matches during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Won the KNVB Cup with Feyenoord
Played in the English Premier League with Southampton
Represented the Netherlands national team
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